Meat Trimmer - Stock Yards

US Foods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Meat Trimmer at the Stock Yards facility in Houston, TX. The role involves trimming fat, skinning meat, and preparing portions to customer specs in a refrigerated setting.

Typical duties include labeling portions, counting and stacking on trays, and setting up the cutting room. Applicants should have basic knife skills and at least 6 months of trimming or production experience.

Qualifications

• Kitchen prep experience and basic knife skills preferred; minimum 6 months experience as a trimmer preferred.
• Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred.
• 6 months in production, manufacturing or meat trimming experience required.

Responsibilities

• Trim fat and skin from meat and customize portions per customer and company specs.
• Count and stack portions on trays; label portions with product numbers.
• Set up cutting room as required and maintain clean, sanitary work area.
• Follow GMP practices to maintain sanitary conditions; work in refrigerated environment (35°F–45°F).
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Kitchen prep

Knife skills

Meat trimming

Tools

Laser portion machinery

Meat production equipment

Job description

## Meat Trimmer - Stock YardsApplylocations: Gourmet Ranch, Houston TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R281411ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITEJoin Our Community of Food People!The STOCK YARDS STORY We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment. Prepare high quality cuts of meats according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements.1st shiftschedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (OT)**Hablamos Español!****Houston, TX Stock Yards Facility****ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Trim fat and skin from meat and customize portions of products using knives, or other meat production equipment. Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications. Label portion with supplied number product labels. Set up cutting room as required. Keep cutting room and surrounding area clean and sanitized. Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions. Work standing continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.Other duties as assigned by Manager.**SUPERVISION:** The incumbent is not required to provide direct supervision of any position.**RELATIONSHIPS** Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company. External: N/A**WORK ENVIRONMENT** Work continually in refrigerated environment 35F- 45Fdegrees. Must be able to work for periods of time in freezer 10F to - 10F degrees.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** Kitchen prep experience and some basic knife skills preferred; minimum of 6 months experience as a trimmer preferred. Experience with laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment preferred. 6 months in production, manufacturing or meat trimming experience required.**CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING** Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products Knowledge of USDA grades and standards.**LICENSES** N/A**EDUCATION** N/A**PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS**OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY: STAND CONTINUOUSLYWALK OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE N/ASIT OCCASIONALLYLIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) N/ACARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light) OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy) OCCASIONALLYPUSH/PULL1 FREQUENTLYCLIMB/BALANCE2 FREQUENTLYSTOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLYKNEEL FREQUENTLYBEND FREQUENTLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLYTWIST FREQUENTLYGRASP OBJECTS3 CONTINUOUSLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS4 FREQUENTLYMANUAL DEXTERITY5 FREQUENTLY"Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $18.00 and $19.00 hr. As applicable, This role is also eligible for overtime compensation.